2026 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport - Shimano 105 Features
The new Tarmac is designed to go fast, there's no if's; and's; or but's about that—but it represents so much more than just aerodynamic prowess. With a light-weight, Rider-First Engineered™ frame, it delivers the best-possible ride characteristics, no matter the size. So no matter what you have planned for your new Tarmac, its ready to help you achieve your goals—PRs; KOMs, or podium top-steps. One bike to rule them all.
With the new Shimano 105 Mechanical 12-speed group, along with some fast rolling tires in the Turbo Pro 700x26mm tires, this new Tarmac delivers performance at a more palatable price point.
At a Glance
- While aerodynamics were paramount to the Tarmac’s development, and to the development of all of our race bikes, weight was the co-pilot on this optimal race bike journey. Previously “aero bikes” always compromised in the weight department—the more drag you reduced, the more weight you gained. With the new Tarmac, our design philosophy was to keep it at, or below, the UCI weight limit out of the box, with no sacrifices to aerodynamics. And with the help of the FreeFoil Shape Library, tools like isotopic FEA analysis, and some engineering wizardry by the best engineers in the industry, we delivered a Fact 9r frame that weighs a mere 1010 grams, without giving up a gram of aero, stiffness or ride quality.
- Continuing our quest to develop the perfect race bike, we used our Rider-First Engineered™ philosophy to ensure that the new Tarmac is the most balanced, best handling Tarmac yet—no matter the size. With an army of the world’s best test riders from our three World Tour Teams — Boels-Dolmans, Deceuninck-Quick-Step, and Bora-hansgrohe — we made changes to the Tarmac based on their thousands of kilometers on the road. We balanced the ride quality between the front and rear end, so even the longest days in the saddle continue to be comfortable—all without giving up anything to the Tarmac’s legendary handling and race-winning snappiness.
- Building on the learnings from the Venge, the new Tarmac utilizes simple integration to create a clean, fast cockpit that’s easy to live with. We’ve improved the routing for any configuration — mechanical shifting, traditional stems, round bars, etc. — all while keeping its aerodynamic attributes. These same traits also make the new Tarmac easy to work on and easy to travel with. It’s a win-win.
Component Specifications
| Frame | Tarmac SL7 FACT 9r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, Clean Routing, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Seat Binder | Tarmac integrated wedge |
| Fork | FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Shift Levers | see override |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, Braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimnao 105 R7100, 12-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | Shimano SLX, M7100, 12-speed |
| Crankset | Shimano 105, 12-speed |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Threaded BSA BB |
| Front Tire | Turbo Pro, 700x26 |
| Rear Tire | Turbo Pro, 700x26 |
| Inner Tubes | 700x20-28, 48mm Presta Valve |
| Front Brake | Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc |
| Stem | Tarmac integrated stem, 6-degree |
| Handlebars | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | 2021 S-Works Tarmac Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 20mm offset |
2026 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport - Shimano 105
| Bike/Frame Size | 44 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Stack | 501 mm | 514 mm | 527 mm | 544 mm | 565 mm | 591 mm | 612 mm |
| Frame Reach | 366 mm | 375 mm | 380 mm | 384 mm | 395 mm | 402 mm | 408 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Front Center | 572 mm | 574 mm | 577 mm | 579 mm | 592 mm | 606 mm | 613 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm | 973 mm | 975 mm | 978 mm | 991 mm | 1006 mm | 1013 mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 496 mm | 509 mm | 531 mm | 541 mm | 563 mm | 577 mm | 595 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 723 mm | 735 mm | 746 mm | 768 mm | 786 mm | 808 mm | 834 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 433 mm | 445 mm | 456 mm | 473 mm | 494 mm | 515 mm | 545 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
| Stack to Stem | 509 mm | 522 mm | 535 mm | 552 mm | 573 mm | 599 mm | 620 mm |
| Reach to Stem | 363 mm | 372 mm | 377 mm | 381 mm | 393 mm | 400 mm | 406 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 99 mm | 109 mm | 120 mm | 137 mm | 157 mm | 184 mm | 204 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 71.75° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| BB Height | 266 mm | 266 mm | 266 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| BB Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 63 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 370 mm | 370 mm | 370 mm | 370 mm | 370 mm | 370 mm | 370 mm |
Size Guide: 2026 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sport - Shimano 105
